Boot and shoe shining device



Aug. 6, 1929. E. R. GASKILL BOOT AND SHOE SHINING DEVICE Filed June 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet ATTORN EY WITNESS: I

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ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 6, 1929.

UNITED STATES EAR-L It. GASKILL, OF ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN.

BOOT AND SHOE SHININGDEVICE.

Application filed June 13, 1928.

This invention relates to shoe polishing devices and has for an object the provision of device which may be secured to a floor, platform or other stable support, to permit of the brushing or polishing of shoes without requiring the user to bend over or soil his hands, the invention providing means whereby the shoe may be inserted within the polishing device and moved in such manner as to brush or rule all parts of the surface of the shoe, the invention being especially adapted for restoring the shine or polish.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of the above character which is resilient, and which is constructed and shaped so to bear against any part of a shoe.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a shoe polishing device of novel construction having means for mounting the same spaced above a support to provide for the ready insertion and proper movement of a shoe therein, the means for mounting the device and the construction of the polishing element adapting it for shoes of different sizes.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illus trated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings 1- Figure 1 is a side elevation illustrating the use of the invention.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the invention.

Figure 3 is a detail perspective view of the resilient frame.

Figure 4 is a like view of one of the anchor brackets.

Figure 5 is a sectional perspective View illustrating a fragmentary portion of one side of the device.

Figure 6 is a detail sectional view taken substantially on the line 6-6 of Figure 2.

Figure 7 is a detail perspective view of one of the attaching plates.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the invention as illustrated comprises a frame which is preferably formed of resilient wire and includes spaced upper and lower loops 10 and 11 respectively, the lower loop 11 extending beyond the loop 10 at one end of the frame. Each of these Serial No. 285,082.

loops includes substantially parallel side bars 12 and curved connecting portions 13 which connect one end of the side bars, while the opposite ends of the side bars are flared outwardly as shown at 14 andarc connected by vertically disposed bars 15.

Mounted upon the frame is a polishing element which includes a pocket 16. This pocket extends throughout the length of the polishing element and is adapted to receive the frame as clearly shown in Figures 1, 2, 5 and (3 of the drawings. Secured along opposite edges of the inner wall of the pocket as shown at 17 are the opposite edges of a sheepskin or other polishing strip 18, while a felt or like cushioning pad 19 is interposed between this polishing st-ripand the adjacent wall of the pocket 16. A soft and yieldable polishing element is thus provided which is mounted upon a resilient frame. By reference to Figure 2 of the drawings it will be seen that the shape of the polishing element is such as to permit of the in sertion therein of a shoe, and as the construction described provides a split at one end of the device as indicated at 20, the opposite side walls may be spread to accommodate shoes of different widths.

The polishing element is designed to be mounted spaced above a support, such as a floor or other stable member, indicated at 21. For this purpose there is provided. anchoring brackets at opposite sides of the device. These brackets each comprise spaced downwardly and outwardly inclined arms 22 whose lower ends are connected by a bar 23, loops 24 being provided at the ends of the bar adjacent the arms 22. These loops provide for the passage of screws or like fastening devices 25. The upper ends of the arms 22 are connected by spring coils 26 with downwardly extending arms 27 and the latter have extending therefrom inwardly dis osed rightangular extensions 28.

n attaching plate 29 which is preferably formed of thin metal is provided at opposite ends with sleeve-like extensions 30. These extensions engage around the arms 27 and serve to connect these arms. Struck from the plate 29 are penetrating prongs 31 and these prongs are adapted to be passed through the walls of the pocket 16 and to be bent around the side bars 12 of the frame, as clearly shown in Figure 6 of the drawings. These penetrating points 31 are arranged in upper and lower rows and the outermost insure proper frictional contact between the polishing element and shoe so that a high polish may be readily obtained. While the invention may be used for the application of an original polish,'it is especially designed for removing the dullness from shoes already polished so as torestore the shine or polish and maintain the attractive appearance of the shoes.

The invention is susceptible of various 5 changes in its form, proportions and minor details of construction and the right is here in reserved to make such changes as properly fall within the scope of .the appended claims.

Having described 'the invention what is claimed is:

1. A shoe polishing device comprising an elongated polishing element including spaced side walls adapted to receive a shoe between them, resilient brackets, said brackets in cluding spaced outwardly and downwardly inclined arms, means at the inner ends of the arms for attachment; to the side walls of the polishingelement, and means to secure the outer ends of the brackets to a stationary support.

2. A shoe polishing device comprising an elongated polishing element including spaced side walls adapted to receive a shoe between them, resilient brackets. said brackets including spaced outwardly downwardly inclined arms, means at the outer ends of the arms to secure the latter to a support, plates secured to and connecting the inner ends oi. the arms, and means to secure the plates to the side walls of the polishing element.

3. A shoe polishing device comprising an elongated frame including spaced upper and lower elongated loops connected at one end, a cover for said frame, a polishing element located upon the inner wall of the cover, anchoring brackets at opposite sides of the frame, and means to secure the anchoring brackets to the cover and frame.

4. In a shoe polishing device, an elongated resiliently mounted 1.)olishing" element including spaced side walls, a closed inclined curved end wall, a curved split end wall, and means to secure the polishing element in spaced relation above a support.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

EARL R. GASKILL. 

